On Friday, November 22nd, the Camden Central School District and Camden Middle School were honored to host Regent Patrick A. Mannion from the New York State Board of Regents. The Board of Regents are the supervisory body for all educational activities in the state of New York, and meet monthly to shape the state’s education policy.
Mr. Mannion represents our area, the Fifth Judicial District, on the board. He took office in March 2024 after being elected to a three-year term in the joint legislative session. Ever since, the Onondaga County resident has been touring schools in the area he represents to get to know his constituents.
During his visit to Camden, Mr. Mannion received a tour of some areas that have defined Camden Middle School’s evolution into a National/New York State “School to Watch”. To start, he learned about the role our Connected Community Schools partnership plays in the well-being of our students. He also saw our new turf baseball field, and visited our agriculture program. In the agriculture room, one of our resident teacher/farmers, Brianne Willson, was able to give a brief overview of the space and the curriculum.
Before he departed, Mr. Mannion led CMS Student Leadership members in a roundtable discussion about the challenges and opportunities in modern education from a student’s perspective, and our students came prepared with outstanding questions and suggestions!
Thank you for coming to visit us!
Do you need any basic items for thanksgiving break? Need a connection to services? Connected Community Schools is here to help! They will be holding an Open Hub night on Tuesday at Camden High School!
Contact our Connected representatives, Kelly, DeeAmbra, or Kim if you have questions. Their contact information is located on the attached flyer.
Today,. The Camden Central School District is pleased to host New York State Regent Patrick A. Mannion! Mr. Mannion, an Onondaga County resident, represents the Fifth Judicial District. His area of responsibility includes Oneida County.
He was elected through a joint session of the New York State Legislature to serve a three-year-term on the Board of Regents beginning in March of this year. He has toured several schools throughout the area to begin his term.
Mr. Mannion will be touring Camden Middle School today with Camden CSD and Madison-Oneida BOCES administrators. He will be here soon, so stay tuned for coverage of his visit!
Dr. Goff the new 7th grade science teacher is doing an amazing job building relationships with students. Photographed is a student that had the opportunity to grow his own corn plant during homeroom as an EXTRA learning opportunity! Way to go Dr. Goff!
This week is American Education Week! Organized by the National Education Association, American Education Week is a week set aside to celebrate public education, and the efforts of support staff, teachers, administrators, and families toward supporting students' education.
The Nordic Ski Team is looking for interested student-athletes for this winter. No experience is necessary. Opportunities exist at the Varsity and Modified levels! Contact Athletic Director Josh Mazzaferro (jmazzaferro@camdencsd.org) if you have any questions.
https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/camden-central-schools-athletics
You know about Motorcycles..... but what about a Willy Wonka Motorcycle? We've got one on display for our CMS Musical Performances of "Willy Wonka Jr.", thanks to the generosity of Mr. Ron Engel!
For a small donation before the show, you can have your photo taken with this incredible work of art, with proceeds to benefit future musical productions at CMS. During the school day, it is living in the CMS Library Media Center along with a curated collection of books by the story's author, Roald Dahl.
If you know how many miles per gallon it gets running on a tank of Wonka's Fizzy Lifting Drinks, please let us know. It's for science.
Need something to do this evening? We've got YOUR golden ticket to family fun!
Come see Camden Middle School's second and final performance of "Willy Wonka Jr." tonight! (Friday 11/15).
The fun starts at 7 PM in the CMS Auditorium!
Want to step into a world of pure imagination? Follow us! We're just a few hours away from our final performance of the Camden Middle School Musical, Willy Wonka Jr!
Free Admission. 7 PM Curtain at Camden Middle School!
More scenes from last week's District Reading Extravaganza at CES!
More Info: https://www.camdenschools.org/article/1876400
This awesome Wonka themed bike was loaned by Ron Engel to be on display during the CMS production of Willy Wonka Jr. Before the show tomorrow you can have your picture taken with it for a small donation that will go towards future musical productions. During the day, students can stop in and see it in the CMS Media Center and check out some other works by Roald Dahl. 🍬 🍭 🫧
Camdens agriculture program has been blessed with flower donations from local funeral homes in Camden and Rome! Greenhouse management students spent class organizing and preserving the flowers in the floral cooler. All flowers are ready for the new Floral Design course being offered at Camden Middle School in the coming weeks!
Opening Night is almost here!!!! Come see the Camden Middle School production of "Willy Wonka Jr." on Thursday and Friday at 7 PM!
Today was the student preview performance of this year's CMS Musical: Willy Wonka Jr! This abridged performance offers the opportunity for performers to showcase their talents in front of their peers and tie up any loose ends ahead of the upcoming performance days! It also provides vital access to live theater for every student in attendance.
Come see the show on Thursday, November 14th, and Friday, November 15th!
7 PM curtain for both shows. Free Admission!
On Wednesdays we play with puppies. 🐶
No better place to be than in the CMS Media Center when the Lewis Manor Labeadoodles come to visit.
After confirming his plans to the Board of Education at its November meeting, Camden Central School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ravo Root has announced he will be retiring effective July 31st, 2025.
MORE: https://www.camdenschools.org/article/1873129
As the first marking period of agriculture comes to an end 8th grade students are soaking up every last minute with Oaklyn!
At the end of every 10 weeks 7th grade agriculture classes get an opportunity to eat the aeroponic grown lettuce! There is more that what meets the eye in this photo. Not only did an agriculture student find a love for lettuce but also added a little bit of middle school flare! (Gummy bears!)
It's been an exciting week in classrooms at Camden Middle School and Camden Elementary School as we get started on this year's "Trout in the Classroom" program!
Mr. Paul Miller of the Fish Creek Atlantic Salmon Club and the Tug Hill Chapter of Trout Unlimited delivered over 800 fish eggs to the classrooms of Mr. Janes, Mrs. Platt, Mrs. Lapier, Ms. Beach, Mrs. Turner, and Dr. Goff. This wonderful program is sponsored by the two clubs, and teaches our students valuable lessons about local wildlife. The teachers would like to thank Mr. Miller and the clubs for continuing to support this important classroom program that connects to the science curriculums in 3rd, 6th, and 7th grades throughout the year!
It's been an exciting week in classrooms at Camden Middle School and Camden Elementary School! Mr. Paul Miller of the Fish Creek Atlantic Salmon Club and the Tug Hill Chapter of Trout Unlimited delivered over 800 eggs to the classrooms of Mr. Janes, Mrs. Platt, Mrs. Lapier, Ms. Beach, Mrs. Turner, and Dr. Goff.
This wonderful program is sponsored by the fish clubs. The teachers would like to thank Mr. Miller and the clubs for continuing to support this valuable classroom program. Throughout the year students will learn more about this important species and connect this experience to the science curriculums in 3rd, 6th, and 7th grades.
